Persona 5 Royal - Makoto Niijima, the Priestess, Confidant Abilities and Guide ‒ SAMURAI GAMERS

Overview and guide about Makoto Niijima, the Priestess Confidant or Social Link, in Persona 5 Royal. Included also are the confidant's availability, abilities, and dialogue choices.

Makoto Niijima, the Priestess Confidant in Persona 5 Royal

Makoto Niijima is a fellow member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. As the wielder of the persona, Johanna, she works alongside them with her healing and nuclear skills. Unlike most portrayed by the Priestess Arcana, she is brutal in both her combat and her driving style.

Despite her brutal way of fighting, Makoto does have a compassionate side. This comes out when she is acting as student council president of Shujin Academy. However, she also hopes to no longer burden her sister, Sae Niijima.

Queen

As a Phantom Thief, Makoto’s code name is Queen. She wears pitch-black clothing adorned with spikes. Her body suit has pads covering her shoulders and knees, a leather breastplate, and a pair of boots. Queen is armed with a Tekko for close quarters and revolvers for ranged combat.

Makoto represents the Priestess confidant, and her persona, Johanna makes use of Nuke skills. Queen’s persona is a reference to Pope Joan, the tale of a woman who became a pope in the middle ages.

Persona 5 Royal Confidant List and Recruitment Guide

Unlocking Makoto (Both Versions)

You can unlock Makoto by heading to the student council office after school. She can alternatively be found at Shujin’s school gate or the Aoyama subway. After you max out the Priestess Confidant, you can summon Cybele.

Confidant Availability (Both Versions)

Day	Period
Monday	Day (✘)
Monday	Night (✘)
Tuesday	Day (✓)
Tuesday	Night (✘)
Wednesday	Day (✘)
Wednesday	Night (✘)
Thursday	Day (✓)
Thursday	Night (✘)
Friday	Day (✘)
Friday	Night (✘)
Saturday	Day (✓)
Saturday	Night (✘)
Sunday	Day (✓)
Sunday	Night (✘)
Rainy	Day (✓)
Rainy	Night (✓)

Persona 5 Royal Priestess Confidant Abilities

Rank	Name	Effects
1	Shadow Calculus	Allows you to see skills and potential item drops on the analysis screen.
2	Baton Pass	Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More.
3	Black Belt Talk	If negotiation with a martial arts-using Shadow fails, you can try again.
4	Follow Up	Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy.
5	–	–
6	Harisen Recovery	Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members.
7	Shadow Factorization	Allows you to see Null, Repel, and Drain when highlighting a target in a battle.
8	Endure	Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining. This can be done once per battle.
9	Protect	Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack. This can be done once per battle.
10	Second Awakening	Transforms her Persona, Johanna, into Anat.
11	Third Awakening	Transforms her Persona, Anat, into, Agnes.

Confidant Boost Values

Here is a breakdown of the confidant boost music notes the Protagonist will acquire during confidant rank up events. If you bring a Priestess Arcana persona or not, some dialogue choices only grant a maximum of +♪♪♪ confidant boost. While other dialogue choices will have a fixed +♫ confidant boost.

No Boost

Rank	Confidant Boost	Total notes (♪)
0-1	–	0
1-2	1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪	4
2-3	1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪	4
3-4	1st Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪	5
4-5	1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪	5
5-6	1st Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪	3
6-7	4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 6th Choice: +♪ 7th Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪	9
7-8	1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪	3
8-9	1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪ / 6th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ / Phone (Romance): +♪	If you get points from 5th choice: 7+2+1=10 If you skipped 5th, and got points from 6th choice (Romance): 7+3+1=11
9-Max	1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice (Friendship): +♪♪ 6th Choice (Friendship): +♪ 5th Choice (Romance): +♪	If Friendship: 6+3=9 If Romance: 6+1=7

With Boost from Priestess Arcana

Make sure that you have a persona under the Priestess Arcana when interacting with the Makoto to maximize gains.

Rank	Confidant Boost	Total notes (♪)
0-1	–	0
1-2	1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪	7
2-3	1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪	7
3-4	1st Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪♪	8
4-5	1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪	8
5-6	1st Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪	5
6-7	4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 6th Choice: +♪♪ 7th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪	12
7-8	1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪	5
8-9	1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪ / 6th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ / Phone (Romance): +♪♪	Whether or not you get ♪♪♪ from either the 5th or 6th Choice, the total is: 15
9-Max	1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ / 5th Choice (Romance): +♪♪ 6th Choice (Friendship): +♪♪	If Friendship: 9+3+2=14 If Romance: 9+2=11

Confidant Rank Up Dialogue Choices

Make sure that you have a persona under the Priestess Arcana when interacting with the Makoto to maximize gains.

Rank	Dialogue	Effects
1	Approach Makoto in front of the Student Council Office once you clear Kaneshiro Palace.	Rank 3 Knowledge required Unlocks Shadow Calculus (see potential drops of enemies on the Analyze screen)
2	1st Choice: “You’re very well informed.” +2 2nd Choice: “That was dangerous.” +2 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 Phone (P5R): “Couldn’t agree more” +1*	Unlocks Baton Pass (allows passing your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More.)
3	1st Choice: “You have the wrong idea.” +1 2nd Choice: “You can change.” +3 “Don’t let it get to you.” +2 Phone (P5R): “Sounds like you two get along.” +1*	Unlocks Black Belt Talk
4	1st Choice: “That’s unlike you.” +2 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: “Why do you use it?” +2 “That’s adorable.” +2 5th Choice: “It’s an amazing goal.” +3 “I like a woman in uniform.” +2	Unlocks Follow Up (gives Makoto the chance to attack an enemy after Joker as a follow-up)
5	1st Choice: “He sounds suspicious.” +2 “That’s annoying.” +2 2nd Choice: “I got this.” +3 “Only if I can take it seriously.” +2 Phone (P5R): “Try to reach out to her.” +2*
6	1st Choice: “Love comes in many forms.” +3 “We just started.” +2 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 Phone (P5R): “Tell him you’re on a date.” +2*	Rank 5 Charm (Debonair) required Unlocks Harisen Recovery (gives Makoto the chance to step in and heal status ailments of the party)
7	1st Choice: All choices are +0 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: “That’s a horrible story.” +3 “He was a noble man.” +3 “Was it tough without him??” +2 5th Choice: All choices are +3 6th Choice: All choices are +2 7th Choice: “I’m game if you are.” +2 “Refuse her, please.” +2 Phone (P5R): “Of course.” +2 “It’s the role I always hoped for.” +2*	Unlocks Shadow Factorization (tells you if an attack will be effective or not while targeting)
8	1st Choice: “He says that to all his girls.” +2 “That’s how he ropes you in.” +2 2nd Choice: “Absolutely.” +3 “Only if I can take it seriously.” +2 “Eh, she deserves him.” +2	Unlocks Endure (gives Makoto a chance to withstand a killing blow)
9	1st Choice: All choices are +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +2 3rd Choice: “That was the right move.” +2 4th Choice: “I’m a regular here.” +3 “It’s a popular meeting spot.” +3 “Not as much as you.” +2 5th Choice: Friendship – “You’ll find someone someday.” +3 Romance – “I’ll be your study partner.” +0 6th Choice: Romance – “I do.” +3 Friendship – “That’s not what I meant.”+0 Phone (P5R): Romance – “I’d do anything for you.”+2 Friendship “No big deal.” +2 Friendship – “It’s cheap.” (Choice 1) +2	Head to Shinjuku to look around for info on Tsukasa. Find men with speech bubbles to interact with. Ask them if they know Tsukasa. Afterwards, you’ll talk to the lady. Unlocks Protect (gives Makoto the ability to shield Joker from a fatal attack) Note that this event will cost you a day and night activity.
10 (Friendship)	1st Choice: “That’s incredible.” +2 2nd Choice: “Are you stressing over exams.” +2 3rd Choice: “That sounds difficult.” +2 4th Choice: “What an admirable goal.” +3 “Your father would be proud.” +3 “That’s an amazing dream.” +2 5th Choice: “We went through so much…” +3 “Maybe a little bit.” +2 6th Choice: “Just be careful, OK?” +2	Unlocks Second Awakening (evolves Makoto’s persona, Johanna, into its awakened form, Anat)
10 (Romance)	1st Choice: “That’s incredible.” +2 2nd Choice: “Are you stressing over exams.” +2 3rd Choice: “That sounds difficult.” +2 4th Choice: “What an admirable goal.” +3 “Your father would be proud.” +3 “That’s an amazing dream.” +2 5th Choice: “Just be careful, OK?” +2 6th Choice: All choices are +0	Unlocks Second Awakening (evolves Makoto’s persona, Johanna, into its awakened form, Anat)

Confidant Hangout Dialogue Choices

Make sure that you have a persona under the Priestess Arcana when interacting with Makoto to maximize gains.

Hangout Area	Dialogue Choices	Effects
Hawaii Trip	1st Choice: All choices are +3 2nd Choice: “Yeah, sometimes.” +3 “ “Not really”+3 “It depends.” +2 3rd Choice: “It’s been fun.” +3 4th Choice: All choices are +3 5th Choice: All choices are +0
Ogikubo	All choices are +3
Suidobashi	3rd Choice: “To the amusement park.” +3	Acquire Gi-Nyant Doll
Harajuku	“Not really” +3
Tsukishima	“Anything’s worth a try.” +3
Chinatown	1st Choice: “Raw spring roll?” +3 2nd Choice: “Let’s look around.” +2	Acquire Shumai Cushion
Odaiba Seaside Park	“It’s strange / This is nice and quiet” +3
Giant Ferris Wheel	All choices are +3
My Room	“That was unexpected.” +3
Destiny Land	1st Choice: “Looks good.” +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3

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Other Confidants and Arcana Guides

Social Links or Confidants

▼All P5 and P5R Confidants by Arcana

Igor (Fool)	Morgana (Magician)	Makoto Niijima (Priestess)
Haru Okumura (Empress)	Yusuke Kitagawa (Emperor)	Sojiro Sakura (Hierophant)
Ann Takamaki (Lovers)	Ryuji Sakamoto (Chariot)	Goro Akechi (Justice)
Futaba Sakura (Hermit)	Chihaya Mifune (Fortune)	Caroline and Justine (Strength)
Munehisa Iwai (Hanged-Man)	Tae Takemi (Death)	Sadayo Kawakami (Temperance)
Ichiko Ohya (Devil)	Shinya Oda (Tower)	Hifumi Togo (Star)
Yuuki Mishima (Moon)	Toranosuke Yoshida (Sun)	Sae Niijima (Judgement)
Protagonist (The World)	Takuto Maruki (Councillor)	Kasumi Yoshizawa (Faith)

Persona 5 Royal All Confidant List and Guides

Persona Compendium

▼All P5 and P5R Persona by Arcana

Fool Arcana	Magician Arcana	Priestess Arcana
Empress Arcana	Emperor Arcana	Hierophant Arcana
Lovers Arcana	Chariot Arcana	Justice Arcana
Hermit Arcana	Fortune Arcana	Strength Arcana
Hanged-Man Arcana	Death Arcana	Temperance Arcana
Devil Arcana	Tower Arcana	Star Arcana
Moon Arcana	Sun Arcana	Judgement Arcana
The World Arcana	Councillor Arcana	Faith Arcana

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Boss Guides	Characters	Confidants
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Guest
May 28, 2024 at 12:43 PM

On rank 2, you also get points from saying “you should have known better”.

M
January 5, 2023 at 8:46 AM

Rank 4, 5th question: “It’s an amazing goal.” gives +3 with arcana.

M
January 2, 2023 at 11:12 AM

Rank 3 does not gives Brainiac Talk with Makoto. It gives “Black Belt Talk – if negotiation with a martial arts-using Shadaw fails, you can try again.”

M
December 11, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Rank 10 (romance) unlocks her second awakening, from Johanna to Cybele, in Persona 5 Royal.

M
December 11, 2022 at 11:57 AM

Rank 9, 3rd question: “That was the right move.” gives only +2 with Priestess arcana.
Rank 10 (romance), 2nd question: “Are you stressing over exams?” gives only +2 with arcana.

M
November 28, 2022 at 10:21 AM

Rank 5, 1st choice: “He sounds suspicious.” gives +3 with Priestess arcana.

M
November 23, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Rank 4, 4th choice: “Why do you use it?” gives +3, not +2.

Cygnus
December 23, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Rank 1
Final Option; 3rd Choice for +3.

sammy6345
October 14, 2020 at 5:03 PM

You can get the Tiki Keychain if you go with Makoto when in Hawaii

Anon1
May 30, 2020 at 7:18 AM

This guide does not say when she becomes available or under what conditions. Could it please be updated with this information?

Bly Zeraz
April 5, 2020 at 9:30 AM

Rank 1 final option gives a +2 for “it’s a new you” or whatever that line was exacttly.

- K.K.
  April 9, 2020 at 12:01 PM
  
  Same section in Royal has a +3 (with arcana boost) for “Let’s go again sometime.”
  
  - MeToo Survivor
    May 3, 2020 at 10:08 AM
    
    Also got points for the final option “red-light district next time?”. Got 3 but I am on NG+ w/ her gift, no Priestess persona though
    
⎛⎝Sunny⎠⎞ •
May 10, 2017 at 12:22 PM

Rank 2 Choice 1 only gives 1

Smanly
May 2, 2017 at 10:36 PM

7th rank, 7th option: Refuse her, please.

- Gatto
  July 12, 2017 at 4:24 AM
  
  6th: “Now you can choose” +3
  7th: “I’m game if you are” +3
  
Turkey
April 23, 2017 at 4:14 AM

(evolves Makoto’s Persona into its ultimate form, Cybele)
Anat is Makoto’s Ultimate, Cybele is the highest ranking priestess persona unlocked from getting Makoto’s Confidant rank to ten. Probably just a typo, since this information is correct everywhere else in the guide.

Persona 5 Royal - Makoto Niijima, the Priestess Confidant (Confidant Abilities and Guide)

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